POTW - week ending 21 June 2020

[Paul]

Ryewolf asked me a few weeks back if I would mind doing the POTW as a guest, seeing as how I was trying to get back into photography and trying to be a little more involved.

I now realise how tough the decisions can be when finding a winner!

I reckon by now most will have posted their images for the week ending 21st (Sunday night) so I went back through the photos that caught my eye, made me smile, feel emotive and everything else that comes with viewing lots of insights into what our membership sees through the eye of the lens.

From landscapes, moody and bright, flowers and lots of close ups, to architecture and more, the choice is bewildering. However 2 images stood out for me, for different reasons.

Firstly and the runner-up, is Martyn and his "Guess How I much I saved on Razor Blades this year!" photograph. It just made me smile whenever I went back to it, but I was struck by the square format and careful positioning of his arm in the left corner, to the balance of the badge on the shirt, and the happy look on his face and a timeless piece of camera equipment proudly held.

But it was finally beaten by my choice of POTW which goes to Robin - for the delightful capture of the fledgling in the hand of his son. It's the soft focus of the youngster which to me is just about spot on, and the clarity and focus on the little bird, that whilst not prettiest of babies, is at the same time a lovely young bird that stands out from Thomas's face, looking upon it with delight and a thrill that I felt as a child when I found a young mistle thrush and saved it from a muddy ditch - and so this capture (and rescue and release) brought back a memory from so many years ago, that had now been captured in the present, long after when my rescue was simply seen by my mum!

So well done BP, and despite only a couple of comments from Clicker & JamesT, for an image which should have seen more, you get my vote for the winning image.

Original post is here: http://www.tipf.co.uk/forums/topic/43833-fledgling-rescue/?tab=comments#comment-211180

 

Edited June 21, 2020 by Paul

[Ryewolf]

An excellent choice Paul.... and thanks for stepping in for this week, so well done to BP, those that choose on a regular basis are always confronted by the difficult choice at the end of the week....

[FUJI]

A brilliant choice Paul...

Many congratulations BP.

FUJI

[Clicker]

It is  a memorable image Paul.and very evocative of the wonder of the world  through a child's eyes ... it's stunning  and a credit to the craft of a real master of his art ...well done  Beepy... a really fine piece of work ..

[Martyn]

Congratulations BP! Not only is this a great picture, it is a credit to you and your lovely family who share and feature in so many of your pictures!

[Kobione]

Great choice Paul,  so congrats BP,  a lovely moment captured so nicely, well done! 

[Black Pearl]

Thanks very much - I've told Thomas he has won and he wanted to know what his prize was 

Kids man 

[Hatter]

That's the one I'd have picked too, Paul.

Congratulations, BP!